A statement from Brad Bunting, Mayor of Blacktown City, in response to the decision not to proceed with plans for SBS offices in Western Sydney
"This outcome is disappointing for Blacktown City, and for the people of Western Sydney.
SBS should be in Western Sydney, and Blacktown City, with one of the most diverse communities in the country, would be a great home for such an important national institution.
Blacktown City is home to a vibrant and growing community of 450,000 people speaking more than 180 languages.
We understand the budget pressures facing the Federal Government, and we are ready to work with the Minister on future opportunities to bring SBS to where it belongs, here in Western Sydney.
The fact the Government invested in exploring this proposal shows the case is there, and the case for a stronger national presence in Western Sydney remains clear. We see this as a 'not now' decision, not a 'not ever' decision."
Brad Bunting, Mayor of Blacktown City
